Looking back at two devastating Tropical Cyclones that hit parts of Southern Africa, as well as the effects of their destructions. Cyclone Eline Summary This cyclone dates back to 1 February 2000 when it was first discovered. It was also on this day when the cyclone was formed in the Australian basin. Initially it was named Cyclone Leon until it gain intensity after crossing 90 degrees east of the South-West Indian Ocean. It was at this time when it received the name Cyclone Eline (hence Cyclone Leon-Eline). A meteorological center on the French Island called Réunion, called the Météo-France office in Réunion (MFR), monitored the developments and movements of this tropical storm. Eline dissipated on the 29th of February 2000. Countries affected: Madagascar Eline reached Mahanoro on the 17th of February 2000 with winds that had speeds over 160 km/h (>99 mph). Mozambique Landfalls were experienced at the southern part of Beira, on the 22nd of February 2000. Cyclone Idai Summary T...